Service Foreman

Description

• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager to resolve any tool or equipment problems: usage, condition, availability, etc.
• Report any unresolved material problems (ordering, arrival, backorders, damages, shortage, etc.) to the Purchasing Manager, Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
• Ensure proper reporting of employee job injuries.
• Review contract drawings, specifications and submittals when the job is assigned.
• Execute the change order process.
• Enforce company policy and procedures in regards to workmanship standards, safety and training.
• Make sure all Construction employees comply with applicable federal, state, city, municipality and union laws and regulations. Maintain good working relations with the union.
• Forward all union issues and discussions concerning work agreements to Superintendent.
• Assure long lead items are delivered on time to prevent disruptions in the production schedule.
• Maintain training/certifications.
• Maintain dated Contractors Daily Log book documenting jobsite information i.e. delays, weather condition, size of crews, etc.
• Monitor that material is being ordered and arriving on the job site on schedule, and field paper work is maintained correctly.
• Provide job progress report to the Superintendent as required.
• Provide Safety information and training according to company policies and CAL-OSHA requirements.
• Plan construction work activities to support schedule and with minimal interferences from other trades, and make the most efficient and uniform use of manpower, tools and equipment throughout the job.
• Review job status tool inventories list and complete reconcile to assure accurate inventory.
• Manage crew sizes and forecast requirements for manpower.
• Process all time sheets in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with other trades working on the projects, i.e. Fire sprinklers, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Interact with the inspectors regarding specification discrepancies by explaining Baker Electric interpretations. If further discussions are required, information needs to be passed to the Project Manager.
• Ensure that tools are in good repair, used properly and not abused.
• Complete RFIs (Request for Information) properly and when needed and forward to Project Manager.
• Responsible for all Company tools on foreman’s projects.
• Monitor field housekeeping activities for compliance with job safety requirements and standards.
• Promote, and maintain a cooperative relationship with all company personnel, clients and other jobsite contacts.
• Assign workers to jobs based on the worker’s strongest capabilities.
• Actively review projects for Pre-Fab opportunities. Coordinate with the Superintendent to implement Pre-Fab items into the project.
• Strategically plan major equipment/material order quantities and delivery time frames that coincide with production schedules and project requirements.
• Ensure that Baker Electric’s interpretation of the project’s specifications and job drawings are being executed. Confirm compliance with all contract documents and prevailing building codes.
• Be sure that workers have all the materials and tools they need to work as productively as possible.
• Manage and train manpower at the jobsite.
• Perform continuous evaluation of installation processes to promote increases in production.
• Arrange proper storage and security for materials delivered to the job site.
• Discuss with Superintendent/Project Management possible specification and interpretations not yet defined by Baker Electric, including conflicts with drawings, or differing job conditions.
• Identify the approximate time required to do each task and determine the size of crew required to complete the job most efficiently.
• Communicate material installation with the Project Manager for possible specification or code conflicts or quality problems.
• Ensure all material installation methods are being completed on schedule with high standards of quality by inspecting work in progress.

Requirements

• Successful completion of I.B.E.W. Apprenticeship or equivalent level of experience.
• Knowledge of MS applications and a valid CA Driver’s License is required.
• Certified General Journeyman Electrician – State of California
• Electrical Safe Work Practices – Hot Work
• OSHA 10
• Five years of journeyman electrician experience or demonstrated capability.
• First Aid/Adult CPR

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance